Barstrand
Barstrand is a town on the Lofoten coast in Nordland, Norway.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (65) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, dawn or dusk light, moving water.
- Gusting 31 kn around 01:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
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Not today
Confidence: highUpdated about 3 h agoAvoid 00:00–00:00
- a major solunar period
- dawn or dusk light
- moving water
- strong wind
- cold water
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Tides
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Which day to go
Updated about 3 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19–37kn SSW | 2.36–3.78m W | 2.40m · 10.0s W | 9.7° | |
| 20 Tue | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5–19kn SSW | 1.98–3.66m W | 2.73m · 9.9s W | 9.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4–16kn SE | 1.10–1.98m WNW | 1.41m · 9.4s W | 9.7° | |
| 22 Thu | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12–19kn SSE | 0.72–1.14m W | 0.82m · 9.1s W | 9.7° | |
| 23 Fri | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13–18kn SE | 0.56–0.72m SW | 0.51m · 8.8s W | 9.8° | |
| 24 Sat | 24 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10–22kn SSE | 0.52–0.90m WSW | 0.54m · 9.0s W | 9.7° | |
| 25 Sun | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9–18kn ESE | 0.66–0.90m SW | 0.50m · 9.1s W | 9.7° |
Barstrand lies on the Lofoten coast in Nordland, Norway. Several coastal points are nearby, including Jenodden 0.8 km away, Gabrielodden 1.7 km away, Goddragsodden 1.9 km away, Haltgammneset 2.4 km away, and Varodden and Nesåkeren both 2.5 km away. Landmarks include Dujordøya island 1.3 km away, Finnlitindan peak 3.3 km away, and Gimsøy church 4.8 km away. The tide has a moderate tidal range and is semidiurnal, with a spring range of 2.01 m.
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Dujordøya — island, 1.3 km
- Finnlitindan — peak, 3.3 km
- Gimsøy — church, 4.8 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Barstrand?
Our fishing score for Barstrand on October 22, 2026 is 65 out of 100 — Good.
When is high tide at Barstrand on October 22, 2026?
High tides on October 22, 2026: 11:08 AM, 11:09 PM. Low tides: 04:51 AM, 05:03 PM. Times are local.
What is the tidal range at Barstrand?
The mean spring range at Barstrand is about 2 m.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Barstrand?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 08:34 AM and sets at 04:58 PM. The moon rises at 04:49 PM and sets at 02:00 AM.